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AO55 HMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

177,127 mi
Last recorded177,127 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 177,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 167,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,209 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 153,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front worn to 3 mm

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AO55 HMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO55 HMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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